ZIP 05904 (Gilman, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05904: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Vermont
Essex County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.0% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.0% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Essex County has lower values than Vermont for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Essex County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 19.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Essex County. They injured 6 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.0% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05904 since 2015: SR-116 (1) and US-302 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Essex County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05904 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.0% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-302 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| 1685-1705 E Brighton Rd, Lake Shore Drive | 2 |
| 1-31 Lancaster Rd, River Rd | 1 |
| 1-445 Long Hill Rd, South Street | 1 |
| 1550-2382 N Concord Rd | 1 |
| 1765-1851 E Brighton Rd | 1 |
| 2-8 River Rd, River Rd | 1 |
| 210-300 W Main St, Kimball Rd | 1 |
| 2132-2294 Vt-105, East Branch Rd | 1 |
ZIP 05904 at a glance
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,722 |
| Median home value | $114,606 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -36% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -51% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +32% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05904
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05904?
Essex County has had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05904?
Truck crashes in Essex County peak in September, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05904?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 05904 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Essex County has 30.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05904?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.